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Tanzania has taken a bold new
stride in its ambition to become East and Central Africa's leading
transport and trade powerhouse. On 20 July 2026, President
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the Tabora–Kigoma section of the country's
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a… read more
The
long-anticipated revitalisation of the TAZARA
Railway has moved from paperwork to physical reality,
with construction officially beginning on two landmark facilities in Dar
es Salaam. The new Training Centre and Operations Control
Centre represent the first tangible milestones of a
sweeping moder… read more
Ghana's
Ministry of Transport has firmly defended the recent
acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons by the Ghana
Railway Development Authority (GRDA), following queries raised by the
NPP Minority Transport Committee. The ministry has stressed that the
operational suitability of railway rolling stoc… read more
Zambia
is moving decisively to reposition Mpulungu
Port as one of the most strategic trade and logistics
gateways along Lake Tanganyika, with a major upgrade programme now
firmly on the drawing board. The port, which is Zambia's only
water-based facility, offers the country direct access to trade flows
with B… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
has announced a further postponement in the resumption of its flagship
Mukuba Cross-Border Passenger Train
service, following yet another railway accident along the
sensitive Nakonde–Mwenzo section of the line. The delay marks another
setback for one of … read more
Liberia
is moving decisively towards a new era of railway governance, with
national stakeholders in Monrovia formally validating the draft
Liberia National Railway Authority Act of
2026. This important step signals the country's
determination to transform its rail sector into a modern, multi-user
system capable of po… read more
Mauritius is entering a defining
chapter in the life of its Metro Express light rail
system, with the Government confirming an allocation of
approximately Rs 1.64 billion to strengthen the network's financial
foundations, refurbish its fleet and sustain daily operations. The move
signals a shift in focus from in… read more
Uganda has unveiled an ambitious
Shs84.4 trillion national budget for the
2026/2027 financial year, anchored on a bold projection of 10.2 percent
economic growth and underpinned by major investments in transport, oil,
agriculture and industrial expansion. For Africa's travel and logistics
sector, the framework signals … read more
Half a century after its tracks
were laid through some of Africa's most difficult terrain to dismantle
colonial trade barriers, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) is preparing to mark a milestone that
resonates well beyond the rail sector. The Authority has unveiled a
month-long programme of activities to c… read more
Cameroon
has taken a decisive step toward modernising its railway sector by
launching a search for a specialist consultant to update the country's
National Railway Master Plan. The initiative, driven by the Ministry of
Transport through the Regional Project for the Improvement
of the Performance of the Douala–N… read more
Tanzania Breaks Ground on US\$2.74 Billion Tabora–Kigoma Railway Linking Great Lakes Trade Corridor
TAZARA Breaks Ground on Training Hub and Control Centre in US\$1.4 Billion Rail Overhaul
Ghana Bolsters Freight Rail Capacity with UK Locomotives to Power Tema-Mpakadan Corridor Growth
Liberia Advances Landmark Railway Law to Unlock Mining, Trade and Corridor Growth
Mauritius Commits Rs 1.64 Billion to Metro Express as Airport Extension Enters Long-Term Vision
Uganda's Shs84.4 Trillion Budget Puts Rail, Aviation and Oil at the Heart of 2026/27 Growth Drive
